title: Geste device in tardive dystonia with retrocollis and opisthotonic posturing.
abstract: Retrocollis and opisthotonic posturing are typical clinical features of tardive dystonia and may be extremely disabling. We have treated five such patients with a custom-made mechanical device that delivers constant contact to the occiput and shoulders. All patients experienced relief and their walking improved. This geste device, working like a geste antagonistique, may be useful for the management of some patients with severe axial dystonia with retrocollis and back arching.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Krack
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Deuschl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001415:Back; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013035:Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D014103:Torticollis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents